Modi 3.0 Cabinet: Ex-chief ministers ML Khattar, Shivraj Chouhan among 4 appointed as Union Ministers. Details here

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Modi 3.0 Cabinet LIVE updatesIn the Modi 3.0 Cabinet, two former Chief Ministers and BJP leaders, and former CMs from HAM and JD(S) were handed portfolios in the cabinet. The four Chief Ministers include – Shivraj Singh Chouhan, ML Khattar, Jitam Ram Manjhi, HD Kumaraswamy.

Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has got Agriculture and Rural Development Ministries. The rural development ministry, responsible for the socio-economic advancement of rural India, plays a pivotal role in implementing flagship schemes such as the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee (MGNREGA) scheme and the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), among others.Manohar Lal Khattar has been appointed the Housing and Urban Affairs Minister in the new Union Cabinet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government.The 70-year-old former Haryana chief minister will replace Hardeep Singh Puri who has retained the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry in the new government.The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is tasked with implementing a range of projects, including the Modi government's prominent PM Awas Yojna, the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), and the ambitious Central Vista redevelopment plan.Jitan Ram Manjhi has been assigned to the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), a sector that plays a vital role in India's economy.Manjhi, who served as its 23rd Chief Minister from 20 May 2014 to 20 February 2015, will be focusing on enhancing the competitiveness of MSMEs, providing them with the necessary support and resources.His leadership is anticipated to drive policies that encourage entrepreneurship and innovation, helping to revitalize the sector which is crucial for employment and economic